Japan visa for Indonesians: requirements and documents

Indonesians with an e-passport can visit Japan without a visa for up to 15 days after registering in advance (visa waiver registration). For longer stays, or without an e-passport, apply for a visa at the Japan Visa Application Centre (JVAC).

Last checked against official sources on 2026-10-14.

Can I use the JAPAN eVISA?

Visa waiver: holders of ICAO e-passports who register in advance (online through JAVES, or on paper at JVAC) can stay up to 15 days for tourism, business or visiting family and friends. The registration is valid for 3 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first, and covers multiple trips. A new passport or a change of name needs a new registration, and unregistered travellers are refused at the airport. Show the Registration Notice on your own device; screenshots and printouts are not accepted. For tourism stays longer than 15 days, residents of Indonesia can get a single-entry JAPAN eVISA (up to 90 days) through an accredited agency.

Where to apply

Japan Visa Application Centres (JVAC, operated by VFS Global) in Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Denpasar and Makassar. The Embassy in Jakarta in principle does not accept applications directly.
Your application is handled by the Japanese mission responsible for the area where you live; book an appointment with the matching JVAC.

Documents for tourism

Passport and Visa Application Form with one photo (4.5 × 3.5 cm)
Copy of your KTP (or KITAS), and student card if you are a student
Flight booking and a day-by-day itinerary (Schedule of Stay)
Bank statements for the last 3 months
If someone else pays: proof of your relationship with them

Documents for visiting relatives or friends

Your host in Japan prepares part of these documents.

Your passport, application form, photo, KTP copy, flight booking, itinerary and 3 months of bank statements
Proof of the relationship (for friends: photos together or letters) and the Letter of Invitation from Japan
If the host pays: Letter of Guarantee, one income document (income or tax certificate, tax return, bank reference or bankbook), and a residence certificate (Juminhyo), or a residence card copy for foreign residents

Good to know

Employees of listed companies, state-owned enterprises, Japanese-affiliated companies and government offices may be exempt from proof of funds.
Multiple-entry visas (up to 5 years) are available for eligible frequent travellers; write “REQUEST MULTIPLE VISA” on the application form.

The official forms

The Visa Application Form, Schedule of Stay, Letter of Invitation, Letter of Guarantee and List of Visa Applicants are the official forms of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Download the blank forms

Official sources

Requirements, fees and processing times change. Always check the current checklist on the official pages below before you apply; the visa centre’s checklist is what your application is checked against.

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